ISO 45001:2018 - Occupational Health & Safety Management System

ISO 45001:2018 - Occupational Health & Safety Management System

ISO 45001:2018 is an International Standard that identifies requirements for an Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OHSMS), with guidance for its use, to permit an organization to proactively develop its OHSMS performance in preventing injury and ill-health. ISO 45001:2018 is intended to be applicable to any organization regardless of its size, type and nature. ISO 45001:2018 enables an organization, through its OHSMS management system, to integrate other aspects of health and safety, such as worker wellness/wellbeing; however, it should be noted that an organization can be necessary by applicable legal requirements to also address such issues.

Who is 45001:2018 appropriate for?

The standard is flexible and can be adapted to manage occupational health and safety and suits a wide range of organizations including:

  • Small and medium-sized enterprises
  • Public and not-for-profit organizations
  • Non-government organizations (NGOs) and charities
  • Large organizations and enterprises

Benefits of ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health & Safety Management System :

  • Progresses compliance with current legislations
  • Remove or minimize OHSMS risks
  • Transform operations from detection to prevention mode
  • Decrease work-related injuries, ill -health and deaths
  • Progress OHSMS performance and efficiency
  • Protect and progress brand reputation